Picture of cover of Summer 2014 — Let There Be Light

(Digital) TPA Summer 2014—Let There Be Light

Summer 2014—Let There Be Light (Digital Download Copy)

  • The Illusion of Light by Anke Humpert & Sage Bray
  • Designing With Light by Irene Corman
  • Luminous Landscapes Technique  by Ginger Davis Allman
  • Luscious Liquid Clay Beads by Debbie Crothers
  • Polymer Jeweler’s Workbench: Lighten Up Big Beads by Julie L. Cleveland
  • In Search of the Right Sealant by Cindy Matthews and TPA staff
  • Photographic Light by Deanna Duncan-Allen
  • Grabbing the Internet Spotlight by Sage Bray
  • Creating Success from Failure by Melanie Muir
  • Mobile Polymer with Sage, Ann Larsen, & Paula K. Gilbert
  • The Clay Report Testing & Reviews by the TPA staff
  • Color Spotlight: Loretta Lam & Earth Palettes by Maggie Maggio
  • Mentor Artist Gallery—Silvia Ortiz de la Torre
  • Accomplished Artist Gallery—Emily Squires Levine
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Ilenia Moreni
  • Resource Lists
  • Muse’s Corner: The Power of Memory & Senses by Sonya Girodon
Picture of cover of Spring 2014 Issue—Wrap It Up

(Digital) TPA Spring 2014—Wrap It Up

Spring 2014—Wrap It Up (Digital Download Copy)

  • Editor’s Worktable: A Community of Friends
  • Wire Wrapping with Polymer by Jill Kollmann
  • The Versatile Neck Form by Lorrene Baum-Davis
  • Creating WOW Photos by Brit Hammer & TPA Staff
  • The Art of Pre-Finishing; Tips from the TPA Staff
  • Packaging: An Art Form with Purpose by Irene Corman
  • The Way Into Juried Art Shows by Nan Josephson
  • Our Favorite Tools; Polymer Artists Chime In
  • Stealing Talent by Linda Stiles Smith
  • Finding Your Cutting Edge by Sage Bray
  • Art for a Cause by Kathy Weaver
  • Book Review: Polymer Clay Gemstones
  • Color Spotlight: Color & Millefiore by Maggie Maggio
  • Mentor Artist Gallery—Cornelia Brockstedt
  • Accomplished Artist Gallery—Lynda Moseley
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Melody Tallon
  • Resource Lists
  • Muse’s Corner: On Following Directions  by Paula K. Gilbert
Picture of the cover of issue Winter 2013—Impact

(Digital) TPA Winter 2013—Impact

Winter 2013—Impact! (Digital Download Copy)

  • Editor’s Worktable: Influence & Impact
  • Visual Impact: Mastering Contrast by Nan Josephson
  • Ancient Impact: Influenced by the Past by Dayle Doroshow
  • Handmade Impact: Exploring Texture with Pointed Hand Tools by Anke Humpert
  • Brilliant Impact: This Magical Electroforming by Elena Alyoshina
  • Singular Impact: Creating Commission Art by Donna Greenberg
  • Instructive Impact: Maximizing Your Workshop Experience by Beth Wegener
  • Legal Impact: Running a Trouble-Free Business by Julie L. Cleveland
  • Why Do You Play with Clay? Discover What Drives You by Sage Bray
  • Take Control of Your Photos: Mastering Camera Settings by Deanna Duncan-Allen
  • Review: New Fimo Effects Clay
  • Polymer Jeweler’s Workbench Creative Polymer Clasps by Julie L. Cleveland with Carol Blackburn
  • Color Spotlight: Wendy Wallin Malinow; Interview by Maggie Maggio
  • Mentor Artist Gallery—Ana Belchí
  • Accomplished Artist Gallery—Eva Haskova
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—María Eva Ramos
  • Resource Lists
  • Muse’s Corner: A Cultural Journey by Adriana Ayala
Picture of Fall 2013 issue—Organics

(Digital) TPA Fall 2013—Organics

Fall 2013—Organics (Digital Download Copy)

  • Editor’s Worktable: Organic, Natural & Unique
  • Exploring the Organic In Polymer
  • Creating Organically: A Journey Through the Creative Process by Anke Humpert
  • Plein Air Polymer: Taking it Outside by Kate Clawson
  • The Nature of Inspiration: Lessons from the Broken Telephone Project Project by Dan Cormier
  • Ravages of Time: Faux Organic Surfaces by Sage Bray
  • Fundamental Structures: Building Wall Art by Suzanne Ivester & Alice Stroppel
  • The Jury Is In: Creating Professional Exhibitions by Beth Wegener
  • Polymer Workshop Teaching Toolkit by Irene Corman
  • Photographing Fine Art & Craft by Cara Jane Hayman
  • Book Reviews:
    • Polymer Clay Global Perspectives
    • Polymer Clay Master Class
  • Color Spotlight: Laurie Mika Interview by Maggie Maggio
  • Polymer Jeweler’s Workbench: Stringing Like a Pro by Julie L. Cleveland
  • Mentor Artist Gallery—Kathrin Neumaier
  • Accomplished Artist Gallery—Christine Damm
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Ann Duncan
  • Resource Lists
  • Muse’s Corner: In Pursuit of Organic Beauty-The Life & Art of Gwen Gibson by Ronna Sarvas Weltman
Picture of the cover of the Summer 2013 Polymer Arts Magazine

(Digital) TPA Summer 2013—All Mixed Up

Summer 2013—All Mixed Up (Digital Download Copy)

  • Editor’s Worktable: Our Exploratory Creativity
  • The Fortuitous & The Planned by Suzanne Ivester & Alice Stroppel
  • Mixing Talent by Linda Garbe
  • Experimenting with Inclusions by Marie Young
  • Mixed-Media Polymer Hats By Karen Mitchell & Ann Mitchell
  • Covered Objects by Sharon Ohlhorst & TPA staff
  • Polymer Jeweler’s Workbench Make Your Own Wire Findings with Karen Lewis & Dede Leupold
  • Photo Backgrounds by Deanna Duncan-Allen
  • The Synergy 3 Report by Sage Bray
  • Reviews
    • Skulptools Review by Lorie O. Follett
  • Troubled Shoulders by Trina Williams
  • Increasing Art Show Sales by Paula Gilbert
  • In Support of Critique by Patti Underwood & Sherilynn Dunn
  • Color Spotlight: Sandra McCaw Interview by Maggie Maggio
  • Mentor Artist Gallery—Laurie Mika
  • Accomplished Artist Gallery—Nikolina Otrzan
  • Accomplished Artist Gallery—Kristine Taylor
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Roberta Lista
  • Resource Lists
  • Muse’s Corner: An Artful, Heartful Collaboration by Wendy Moore & Paulette Walthe

(Digital) TPA Spring 2013—Stories and Symbolism

Spring 2013—Stories & Symbolism (Digital Download Copy)

  • Editor’s Worktable: The Richness & Power of Stories
  • The Power of Stories by Linda Garbe
  • Working with Personal Symbolism by Christine K Harris
  • Polymer Wall Art by Suzanne Ivester & Alice Stroppel
  • Back Stories–The Other Side of Polymer Collected by Jan Montarsi
  • The Possibilities of Layers by Susan O’Neill
  • Getting That Professional Look Interviews by Paula K Gilbert
  • Clip Form Jewelry by Sage Bray
  • Reviews
    • Book: Polymer Clay Bracelets by Bettina Welker
    • Book: Shapes by Helen Breil
    • Product: The Simple Slicer
  • Polymer in the Pines: Craft Art Schools by Barbara McGuire
  • Pricing Your Art Work by Christy Nichols
  • Color Spotlight: Susan Dyer; Interview by Maggie Maggio
  • Mentor Artist Gallery (with stories!)—Aniko Kolesnikova
  • Mentor Artist Gallery—Laura Tabakman
  • Accomplished Artist Gallery—Susan Waddington
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Nevenka Sabo
  • Resource Lists
  • Muse’s Corner: The Play of Imagination by Maureen Carlson
Magazine cover for the Winter 2012 issue of The Polymer Arts

(Digital) TPA Winter 2012—Shimmer and Shine

Winter 2012—Shimmer & Shine (Digital Download Copy)

  • Editor’s Worktable: The Shiny Time
  • Rings Galore! Four Artist Share their Passion & Tips
  • Chill Out! Tricks for making ice and snow by Christi Friesen
  • Creating Polymer Gems by Sage Bray
  • Exploring Gilder’s Paste by Ellen Prophater
  • Maximizing Shine, Minimizing Effort Experiments in Sanding & Buffing by Cara Jane Hayman
  • A Bounty of Shimmer & Shine: Products to bling up your work
  • Photographing Shiny by Deanna Duncan-Allen
  • Harnessing the Power of Focal Points by Sage Bray
  • Color Spotlight: Lindly Haunani: Interview by Maggie Maggio
  • Trendspotting to Remain Competitive by Sydney Wellman
  • The Art of Selling at Art & Craft Shows: Tips from “Show Warriors” by Jill Kollmann
  • Mentor’s Gallery—Nicole West
  • Mentor’s Gallery—Helen Wyland-Malchow
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Anna Mello
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Sherri Kellberg
  • Resource Lists
  • Muse’s Corner: A Journey Through Pain and Polymer by Adriana Allen
Magazine cover for the Fall 2012 issue of The Polymer Arts

(Digital) TPA Fall 2012—Rhythm & Flow

Fall 2012—Rhythm & Flow

  • Editor’s Worktable: The Rhythm of the Journey
  • Reader’s Round Robin: A Year of Kind Words
  • This Issue’s Theme: The Music of Design
  • Rhythm in Design by Sage Bray
  • Playing With Repetition by Jainnie Jenkins
  • Flow: Working in a State of Optimal Experience by Penny Vingoe
  • Rhythm Ruffle technique by Donna Greenberg
  • Reviews
    • Jet Stamps Product Review
  • Trendspotting by Sydney Wellman
  • DIY Photography by Deanna Duncan-Allen
  • Saving Your Hands Review by Trina Williams
  • Artist Profile: Maggie Maggio
  • Worldwide Pasta Machine Survey by Sage Bray
  • Mentor’s Gallery—Doreen Kassel
  • Mentor’s Gallery—Meredith Arnold
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Jan Montarsi
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Chris Kapono
  • Inspiration Challenge Gallery
  • Resource Lists
  • Muse’s Corner: The Turbulence & the Calm by Jill Kollmann

(Digital) TPA Summer 2012—Recycle and Reuse

Summer 2012Recycle & Reuse (Digital download copy)

  • Editor’s Worktable: Taking Care of our World for Beauty’s Sake
  • Round Robin—The Creative Side of Organization
  • Claying it Forward by Ron Lehocky
  • A Serendipitous Journey: The Stroppel Cane Phenomenon by Alice Stroppel
  • Polymer to the Rescue by Angeli S. Del Rosario
  • Polymer Resurrection Workshop by Sage Bray
  • Distressed Cane Sheet & Beads Technique by Rebecca Watkins
  • Silk Dyed Polymer Technique by Beth Petricoin
  • Reviews
    • Swellegant Metal Coatings & Colorants Review by Debbie Crothers
    • CaBezels All-in-One Molds Review by Lisa Rapp
    • Seamless Cutters by Shades of Clay Review by TPA staff
  • Digital Inspiration & Organization by Jan Geisen
  • Creating Voila A Visit with Christine Dumont
  • Clay Carnival Las Vegas A Clayer’s Kind of Party
  • Mentor’s Gallery—Heather Campbell
  • Mentor’s Gallery—Wiwat Kamolpornwijit
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Kathryn Doll
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Angela Garrod
  • Inspiration Challenge Gallery
  • Resources
  • Muse’s Corner: Falling in Love Again by Christa McKibben
Magazine cover for the Spring 2012 issue of The Polymer Arts

(Digital) TPA Spring 2012—Creative Spaces

Spring 2012—Creative Spaces (Digital Download Copy)

  • Editor’s Worktable: Room for Possibilities
  • Cool Spaces: A Peek inside the Studios of Christi Friesen, Bettina Welker, Paul & Lianne
    Stoddard of Swirly Designs and Raku Inoue.
  • Control Your Space: Organizing Your Polymer Studio by Sage Bray
  • Create with Space: Design Beyond Form by Sage Bray
  • Community Space: Grateful for Guilds by TPA Staff
  • Reviews
    • Celtic Caning Kit
    • Artistic Texture Plates
  • Chopped Translucent Technique by Susan O’Neill
  • The Plentiful Possibilities of Tactile Texture  by TPA staff
  • Handmade Cosmetic Supplies: A Surprising Tools & Materials Source
  • Taxes for Artists: Keep more of your hard created cash by Christy Nicholas
  • Mentor’s Gallery—Jon Anderson
  • Mentor’s Gallery—Laura Timmins
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Raku Inoue
  • Emerging Artist Gallery—Susan O’Neill
  • Inspiration Challenge Gallery
  • Resources
  • Muse’s Corner: Creative Cyber Space by Jan Geisen & Dr. Mary Kertzman